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The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.

Podcast Owners, Creators, Producers, & Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic.

You can support the show at: www.patreon.com/marineconservation

(c) ECM Parsons and Ashley Scarlett

Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic

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    • 4.5 • 26 Ratings

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.

Podcast Owners, Creators, Producers, & Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic.

You can support the show at: www.patreon.com/marineconservation

(c) ECM Parsons and Ashley Scarlett

    Right whale stranding at Martha's Vineyard - grave concerns for an endangered species

    Right whale stranding at Martha's Vineyard - grave concerns for an endangered species

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the recent right whale stranding in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and the continuing threat that shipping and lobster gear entanglement poses to endangered North Atlantic right whales.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
     
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    • 12 min
    Crabeater seals in Antarctica

    Crabeater seals in Antarctica

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr. Luis Huckstadt about his research in Antarctica on the crabeater seal. What is it like to do research at the south pole and how does the life of a crabeater seal differ from other polar seals?
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
     
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    • 27 min
    The physiology of marine mammals

    The physiology of marine mammals

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr Mike Tift about his research on the physiology of marine mammals and the effects that their deep-diving life style have on them. Did you know elephant seals have so much carbon monoxide in their bodies it's like they smoked two packets of cigarettes a day?  Find out  how and why on this episode!
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
     
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    • 24 min
    Great white Baby Shark do do do do

    Great white Baby Shark do do do do

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic  talk about the recent (allegedly) sighting of a baby Great white shark. Is it really the first sighting of a newborn great white?
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
     
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    • 13 min
    Osprey decline in the Chesapeake Bay

    Osprey decline in the Chesapeake Bay

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are in Colonial Williamsburg visiting taverns and Dr Smash is four sheets to the wind. In this episode they talk about the dramatic decline in Chesapeake Bay ospreys. #drunkmarinescience
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
     
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    • 14 min
    Ghosts, pirates and university funding

    Ghosts, pirates and university funding

    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic are recording a special episode in the haunted King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. In this episode they talk about ghosts, the capture of Blackbeard and his pirate crew, and how one of the first universities in the US got it's start thanks to pirate treasure.
    If you liked this show please support us so we can keep providing more content,  $1 helps : www.patreon.com/marineconservation 
    Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show
    Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE
    (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment
     
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    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

Science Nerd👩🏽‍🔬 ,

Omg so good

Ok I love this! I recommend it for people who like the ocean and also people who like to listen to other people being hilarious! But when I listened to the episode about if you made a movie about ocean problems I kinda wish there were sea turtles. Such a good podcast! Keep up the good work! 😃😃😃😃🐋🐋🐋🐋

Sydni Reinhold ,

5 Star! Future Episode Idea??

LOVE this podcast! This really helps me stay in tune with my passion of marine biology despite being a few hours from the ocean.

Wondering if it would be possible to shed some light on sustainable, eco friendly ideas for people who want to travel/scuba/explore marine biology while doing so with a conservation cautious mind?

I want to plan a few trips next year, but don’t want to be that ignorant tourist who says she loves marine biology but is harming it in the process of connecting with her passion. Any suggestions or tips for traveling would be greatly appreciated!

Savethisplanet ,

YAS!

Very entertaining and fun. I am not a scientist but I love the environment and I want to know what is going on, what I can do to help, and Andrew, Smash and Cracken bring so much information to the table. Keep it up guys!

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